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February 1st - February 29th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Black History Month at Mount Vernon

In observance of Black History Month, Mount Vernon interpreters highlight the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington through a daily Slave Life at Mount Vernon tour at 12 p.m.  A 1 p.m. wreathlaying and presentation occurs daily at the slave memorial site throughout the month of February. 

After years of research, the refurbished slave quarters are now open. Reproduction clothing, tools, furniture, cookware, ceramics, toys, and personal accessories outfit the space to emphasize the living conditions and experiences of enslaved people as skilled craftsmen, house slaves, and laborers on the Mansion House Farm.

Included in admission. Please note that activities will not take place on February 20.

November 1st - February 17th, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Scouting Days

All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members, in uniform or wearing an official pin, are admitted FREE to the Estate, and invited to hike the Forest Trail (map provided). Troops may arrange to lay a wreath at Washington’s tomb by sending a request to: grouptours@mountvernon.org or 703-799-8688.

Upon completion of activities in Mount Vernon's Scouting Booklet, the following patches and pins can be purchased at the Shops at Mount Vernon:

  • Mount Vernon Historic Trail Patch
  • George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Patch
  • Mount Vernon Surveying Patch
  • George Washington Reading Pin
  • George Washington Tomb Pin (Wreathlaying)
  • Mount Vernon Surveying Pin

All children that are Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members, in uniform or wearing an official pin, are admitted FREE to the Estate. Two leaders from each group will receive a discounted admission rate of $7. Additional adults accompanying scouts will be charged the regular Estate $15 admission fee. 

February 1st - February 9th, 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Mount Vernon Inn Closed

The Mount Vernon Inn restaurant is closed for maintenance starting February 1st through February 9th, reopening on February 10th.

Alternatively, you may visit the Mount Vernon Food Court, which will remain open during this time.

February 18th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
George Washington's Birthday Weekend

9 a.m. – 12  p.m: Cooking Demo: Award-Winning Chefs Cook George Washington’s Favorite Breakfast
For the first time ever, watch as notable chefs create their own interpretations of George Washington’s favorite breakfast in front of the first president’s home! Four chefs will cook hoecakes over an open fire and present their dishes to "General Washington" at 12 p.m. The participating chefs are:

Chef  Cathal Armstrong  –  Restaurant Eve
Chef David Guas – Bayou Bakery
Chef Christophe Poteaux – Bastille Restaurant
Chef Robert Wiedmaier – BRABO

Mount Vernon’s staff will cook samples of George Washington favorite breakfast, "hoecakes swimming in butter and honey"  (while supplies last) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Taste one of Mount Vernon’s sample hoecakes and learn more about the 21st-century interpretations created by the award-winning chefs while mingling with "George Washington"!

1:30 p.m: George Washington’s Surprise Birthday Party!
Meet characters from the 18th century as they help visitors surprise “General Washington” with rousing birthday cheers! At “George Washington’s Surprise Birthday Party”, the first president will be presented with gifts which he will describe and react to during a speech to his birthday visitors.

All events are included in admission: $15/adult, $7/child, 5 and under free.

Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE on Monday, February 20. Click here for more information.

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Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is Cathal Armstrong
Chef of Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, VA

Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is Robert Wiedmaier is Chef/Owner of Marcel's, Brasserie Beck, Mussel Bar, and Brabo.
Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is Robert Wiedmaier
Chef/Owner of Marcel's, Brasserie Beck, Mussel Bar, and Brabo.

Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is David Guas, Chef/Owner of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia.
Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is David Guas
Chef/Owner of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia.

Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off is David Guas, Chef/Owner of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia.
Participating in the Hoecake Cook-Off are
Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux of Bastille Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia